The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In this week’s episode (#135): we continue our series on the future of Passwords as we are joined by Guemmy Kim, a group product manager at Google in charge of that company’s account security initiatives. ?. Guemmy and I talk about Google’s fast evolving security program to protect user passwords and data.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 7, 2021

It’s simple, and it dramatically decreases the chance of someone else accessing an account. For those who, for some reason, cannot use the 2SV option, Google says it’s “working on technologies that provide a convenient, secure authentication experience and reduce the reliance on passwords in the long-term.”

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2023

With the increasing reliance on technology, it has become easier for cybercriminals to target companies and individuals online. Fraud is a major concern for businesses of all sizes and industries.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 12, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced FIDO2 passkeys as a new method for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance account security and usability. [.]

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Duo + FEITIAN We partner with the most innovative enterprise technology vendors, like FEITIAN Technologies , to implement best-in-class security solutions. FEITIAN’s event-based OTP Tokens, OTP Cards, and FIDO Security Keys are supported by Duo as a secure and reliable MFA option.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 4, 2024

Google is prototyping a new technology in Chrome that is designed to thwart the growing trend among cybercriminals of stealing browser session cookies, which enables hackers to bypass multifunction authentication (MFA) protections and gain access to users’ online accounts The tech giant this week said it is piloting the use of Device Bound Session (..)

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Google Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Ransomware affects every industry, in every corner of the globe – and it thrives on pre-existing vulnerabilities: insecure software, indefensible architectures, and inadequate security investment. They increase their return on investment by exploiting outdated and insecure technology systems that are too hard to defend.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2023

Other top 4 targeted industries include Manufacturing, Insurance, Technology, and Financial Services seeing 15%, 9%, 7%, and 6% of the campaign traffic respectively.” The content of the message attempt to trick the recipient into scanning the code to verify their account. ” continues the report.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2019

“The cloud is kind of dragging this movement along and DevOps and security are center stage, at the moment.” Shifting requirements One way to understand the security hazards is to think about the radical changes being imposed on the traditional enterprise technology stack.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 22, 2024

By consolidating all login-related information in one place, users can enjoy the convenience of streamlined access and heightened security through robust, built-in 2FA mechanisms. This is an important function when sharing a driver’s license for a new job or sending images for medical review, for example.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 7, 2021

In fact, Gartner predicts that deepfakes will account for 20 percent of successful account takeover attacks by 2023, which results in cybercriminals gaining access to user accounts and locking the legitimate user out. Secure and manage AI to prevent malfunctions. Robert Prigge, chief executive officer, Jumio.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

Behavioral analysis: The technology analyzes bot behavior to distinguish between legitimate traffic and bots, preventing false positives and ensuring a seamless user experience. Comprehensive protection: DataDome protects against all types of bots, including credential stuffing, web scraping, and account takeover attacks.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

energy company, as well as organizations in other industries, such as finance, insurance, manufacturing, and technology. In May 2023, a phishing campaign was launched that targeted a major U.S. The emails also included a QR code that, when scanned, would take the victim to a fake Microsoft login page.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Understanding U2F U2F is Universal 2nd Factor and according to Wikipedia : is an open authentication standard that strengthens and simplifies two-factor authentication (2FA) using specialized Universal Serial Bus (USB) or near-field communication (NFC) devices based on similar security technology found in smart cards.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 24, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Arkose Labs , the global leader in fraud deterrence and account security, today announced it has been named a Leader in G2’s Winter 2022 Fraud Detection Grid ® and a High Performer in their Enterprise Fraud Detection Grid ®.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The technology is becoming commonplace, and its inability to keep up with people’s growing demands has led to complaints that the chatbot is gradually getting dumber. Account hacking. Account security is always a priority issue. The Claude (Anthropic) chatbot is another that collects user data but anonymizes it.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2023

With the rise of technology, including malicious bots, new types of fraud are emerging every day, making it difficult for businesses to keep up with the threats. In today’s world, fraud and cybercrime are rampant.

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Google Security

MAY 2, 2024

(If you prefer to continue using your password in addition to using a passkey, you can turn off “ Skip password when possible ” in your Google Account security settings.)

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 5, 2024

AI-Powered Identity Protection: How Machine Learning Safeguards Your Data IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are technologies that play a significant role in data protection. AI is a technology that allows computers and programs to simulate human intelligence and decision-making.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 19, 2019

But in 2019, the days of the desktop computer are numbered and Microsoft’s future – like that of every other technology company – is intimately linked to the cloud – specifically: Azure, Microsoft’s massive cloud platform. Podcast Episode 135: The Future of Passwords with Google Account Security Chief Guemmy Kim.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 19, 2019

But in 2019, the days of the desktop computer are numbered and Microsoft’s future – like that of every other technology company – is intimately linked to the cloud – specifically: Azure, Microsoft’s massive cloud platform. . Podcast Episode 135: The Future of Passwords with Google Account Security Chief Guemmy Kim.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

This includes people who run or work at cryptocurrency-focused companies; those who participate as speakers at public conferences centered around Blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies; and those who like to talk openly on social media about their crypto investments. ” Sgt.

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Spinone

MARCH 25, 2019

There are quite a few things that can be done to greatly improve the security of Google Drive, in general, using both built-in technologies provided by Google as well as practical steps. This is easily accessed under the settings found in Google Account > Security > Third party apps with account access.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 27, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Arkose Labs , the global leader in fraud deterrence and account security, today announced Brett Johnson, a former US Most Wanted cybercriminal, identity thief, hacker, and Original Internet Godfather, has joined the company as Chief Criminal Officer.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2025

are termed Information Technology (IT) systems. The control systems, bridge systems, navigation systems and anything that can have direct impact on passenger and crew safety are termed Operational Technology (OT) systems. Where possible, you should turn on MFA to make it harder for a criminal to login to your accounts.

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The Security Ledger

DECEMBER 29, 2019

If you do nothing else in 2020, resolve to clean up the mess that is your online security. We give you seven simple steps to level up your password and account security. A good friend e-mailed me recently with the subject line “security stuff.” Your financial health could depend on it! Read the whole entry. »

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

ISE is intended for use with guest and employee endpoints, but Cisco also offers separate and specialized NAC solutions for equipment (internet of things (IoT), operational technology (OT), and industrial controls), for medical devices , and specifically for rapid threat containment.

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Notice Bored

AUGUST 5, 2022

Security Posture suggests a confusing mix of application and account security metrics. I'm really not sure what ' security posture ' even means in this context, and curious as to why those two aspects in particular have been selected as example metrics.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Also: LastPass’s Dan DeMichele joins us to talk about why password security is still so hard. And employees at businesses large and small still struggle to stay on top of their passwords and keep their accounts secure. Who owns your Car Data? Whether you know it or not, your car is watching you.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It is important that your organization strives to find a suitable balance between user experience and security especially in the context of today’s remote and/or hybrid workforces, cloud transformation and lingering behind the firewall enterprise apps. A Grave Outlook For Passwords: Is the Future Passwordless?

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

Generates Passwords A password manager enhances your account security by creating unique passwords. When you create a new account, the password manager prompts you to generate a new password instead of reusing your old one. Offers Secure Storage Password managers focus on improving your security.

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

For consumers, that means boning up on account security – maybe getting a password manager. But what if you’re the Chief Security Officer of an $128 billion global corporation? SAP CSO Justin Somaini. October is Cybersecurity awareness month.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

In such cases, service providers generally offer a “fallback” method such as SMS text-based one-time-passcode verification to get you into your account so you can re-initiate the authenticator app registration process. From a cybersecurity perspective, biometrics are only as strong as the technology used to identify the biometric features.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 9, 2018

The technology gives organizations the ability to stop insider threats and credential theft that can lead to privilege escalation, lateral movement, and ultimately a damaging breach. In addition to all these security advantages, PAM solutions do not require complex re-engineering of applications, databases, or the infrastructure.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Developers continuously roll out software updates to improve performance, functionality, and security. These alerts can keep you informed about what’s happening in your bank account so you can respond quickly.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Account security is a big thing, like the poll worker has one set of credentials on a check in device where the district admin or a technician account, there's different accounts for different types of people that may need to be part of that whole process. There's new technologies coming out.

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